convent

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/, /ˈkɒn.vənt/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/

Noun

convent (plural convents)

1. A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
2. The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
   • 1705 (revised 1718), Joseph Addison, Remarks on Several Parts of Italy

     One seldom finds in Italy a spot of ground more agreeable than ordinary that is not covered with a convent.

3. (India) A Christian school.
4. A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
5. A coming together; a meeting.
   • 1609, Ben Jonson, The Masque of Queens

     an usual ceremony at their [the witches'] convents or meetings

Translations

• French: couvent
• Italian: convento
• Portuguese: convento
• Russian: же́нский монасты́рь
• Spanish: convento

Translations

• Portuguese: convento
• Russian: монасты́рь
• Spanish: convento

Translations

• Portuguese: convenção
• Russian: съезд

Verb

convent (convents, present participle conventing; past and past participle convented)

1. (obsolete) To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.
   • 1613, William Shakespeare, The Life of King Henry the Eighth, V. i. 52:

     Tomorrow morning to the Council board / He be convented.

2. (obsolete) To meet together; to concur.
3. (obsolete) To be convenient; to serve.
   • 1599, William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, V. i. 379:

     When that is known and golden time convents.

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Convent

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Proper noun

1. A census-designated place/parish seat in St. James Parish, Louisiana.

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